Stuartist33

My chosen objects are a selection of tools which are part of the "Harbour Life" collection . Main research aims and specific areas of focus: Tools relating to "Harbour Life" and the local labour, trades and skills, such as woodworking, house building, and maritime related professions. To identify and describe the tools themselves. To identify the items that were produced by using these tools. Were the tools part of a toolkit owned by a local carpenter or tradesman? Did the tools belong to a local company as part of a manufacturing business? What were the tools used for specifically - boat building, household items such as furniture, house building and related components such as doors and windows - or possibly all of these? Other areas of relevant research to include: Piracy/Smuggling and the smuggler contraband story in 1747   The Wool Hall, Customs House, Town Cellars C14th/C15th and the rebuild of Customs House in 1813 - explore connections   Thames St...

Taking part in this course will equip me with new skills, broaden my knowledge of the subject, and further my continued professional development. The course will also give me a sense of achievement, knowing that I have gained valuable experience that I can share with others in the future. My primary interest is in the development and design of poole Quay, and how the local community contributed to the ship and boat building industry that provided a vital source of work and income, boosting the local economy, and as a result, the greater economy through shipping and trade. I intend researching objects that represent boat building; such as tools, site maps of poole quay through the ages, naval architectural drawings, paintings, and artifacts that represent "Harbour Life", providing an insight into the daily lives of the local boat building community. The Foundry sounds like a good place to begin my research.